Those words sounded like a slap in the face—reminding me just how many dumb things I did for Ronald back then. If I’d been reborn a bit earlier, no way I’d have turned into some lovesick fool, let alone skip my own classes over him. But seeing how Ronald acted now, I couldn’t help but curl my lips into a smirk. Staring up at him, my eyes were clear and bright, as I said with a smile, “Ronald, you know what happens when someone starts getting curious about another person?” He locked eyes with me. I leaned in a bit, narrowing the distance between us, holding his gaze. “They catch feelings. The more curious, the easier it is to fall. So, let me give you a piece of advice—given the twisted mess between us, it’s best if you keep things cold and stop poking your nose into my stuff.

